Trainee Territory Manager. Love Sales? Love heavy equipment? A perfect match!

The Company

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is the world's largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, operating through over 110 locations in more than 25 countries around the world. We sell, through unreserved public auctions, a broad range of used and unused construction equipment and trucks to people in all sorts of industries (such as construction, mining, forestry, petroleum, marine, real estate, and agricultural).  We are a public company listed on both the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges, under the trading symbol RBA. For 50 years we have been known for our innovative auction methods, attention to detail and our total commitment to the unreserved auction. For more information about Ritchie Bros. visit our website at: www.rbauction.com .

 

The Opportunity

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is seeking a highly-motivated, energetic, and reliable ‘blank canvas’ to join our team as a Trainee Territory Manager.  This position will be based in Denver initially with the possibility of relocation to any of the territories within our US Western Sales Division that consists of: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana. New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington.

 

As a Trainee Territory Manager you will be placed into a 6 to 12 month ‘learning while doing’ program that exposes you to every aspect of the auction business.  Outstanding performers enjoy significant career advancement opportunities at Ritchie Bros.  Upon successful completion of the training program, the Trainee Territory Manager will progress to a Territory Manager position.

 

Your attitude, desire & ability to learn, willingness to participate & positively contribute to Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ ultimate purpose: “To create lifetime customers by exceeding their expectations on each and every encounter”, will be your success factors!

 

The Requirements

Our ideal candidate will bring the following to the table:

 

·  Graduation from a post-secondary education program within the past two years.

·  Some work experience under your belt and if you have experience in equipment sales or rentals or inside sales that would be great but not a must. 

·  Current equipment marketing experience would be nice to have but not essential. 

·  You will sell us on the idea that you’ve got “iron in your blood”!  Maybe you grew up on a farm or ranch or you’ve worked in construction before and you love being around heavy equipment!

·  You will sell us on the idea that you’re willing and eager to learn everything you don’t know about heavy equipment and trucks. 

·  You have a passion for people, sales and business.

·  Great communication skills.

·  The ability to think on your feet.

·  Comfortable with technology and learning new software systems.

·  You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

·  You have the drive to meet or exceed goals without ever sacrificing integrity - at Ritchie Bros., closing a deal is secondary to developing and maintaining honest customer relationships. 

 

It’s important for you to note that:

 

·  Training will be based out of our Denver, CO sale site. 

·  Travel is a big part of this role and will be required on a regular basis.

·  An openness to relocate during or at the end of the training period would be an asset.



 

Interested?

Ritchie Bros. offers Territory Managers comprehensive sales training, advanced sales tools, and an extensive peer and mentor support network.  And, we offer an excellent total compensation package that includes:

 Base salary plus performance-based bonus. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. 401(K) with company match.Employee stock purchase plan.

 

To make your bid for this great position please apply online at: www.rbauction.com/careers. Search Our Careers Database under “Sales”.

 

We thank all applicants, however, at this time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the United States.